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For three consecutive general elections, the electoral divisions in Corozal have been split between the two major political parties, the U.D.P. holding three of the four seats and P.U.P. one. But is a blue tidal wave going to sweep over the north? On the campaign trail in Corozal, the People’s United Party is confident as […]
Written on October 26, 2020 | Posted in
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There is more tonight from the P.U.P. standard bearer Jorge “Milin” Espat whose trouble started on Thursday when it came to light that he had not registered to vote. But Espat is fighting back. Espat who is running for Cayo West says that the U.D.P. is desperately trying to attack his campaign and is being […]
Written on October 23, 2020 | Posted in
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The Deputy Party Leader of the P.U.P., Cordel Hyde is also the representative for Lake Independence and one of the most popular and successful politicians; he has represented that constituency for four terms. Lake Independence is the safest constituency for the P.U.P. in the south side of the city. In fact, of the six divisions […]
Written on October 23, 2020 | Posted in
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Heading north, the Orange Walk East Constituency includes a portion of Orange Walk Town extending to some surrounding villages. The incumbent representative is Elodio Aragon Junior and the challenger is Kevin Bernard, who has made a name for himself as mayor of Orange Walk Town. Aragon Junior says he has cemented himself in the constituency […]
Written on October 23, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Meet the P.U.P. and U.D.P. Candidates for Orange Walk East
The P.U.P.’s candidate for Cayo West, Jorge “Milin” Espat is under fire tonight after it surfaced that he is not a registered voter. Espat is a new comer to electoral politics and is challenging veteran U.D.P. area rep Erwin Contreras. At the launch of the P.U.P. manifesto today, he confirmed to News Five that he […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on P.U.P.’s Cayo West Candidate Not Registered to Vote
The government has decided to disallow voters and strip away their constitutional right to voting because they carry the COVID 19 virus. That decision was announced last week when Prime Minister Dean Barrow announced that persons who are COVID-19 positive and those who have been ordered to self isolate will not participate in the November […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Kareem Musa Says P.M. Contradicted Himself on COVID Voters Ban
While in Orange Walk on Wednesday, we polled three of the four candidates on the government’s decision to prohibit COVID-19 patients to vote on November eleventh. The Orange Walk district has the most confirmed cases of COVID-19 and the most active cases. Speaking out against the decision was Jose Mai, Ramon Cervantes, and Kevin Bernard. […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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We also asked four of Orange Walk’s U.D.P. candidates what they personal think about the government’s ban on COVID-19 patients Generally, most agreed with the Prime Minister, but they also believe that provisions should have been made to allow these persons to vote because as David Zetina of Orange Walk North says, everybody has the […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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With all thirty-one candidates officially nominated for the November eleventh elections, the People United Party today launched its True Blu Plan entitled, “Everybody Fi Win.” The party that hopes to win the general elections is committing to bold ideas to grow the economy, improve healthcare, free access to education and provide land to first time […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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On Wednesday night, we had extensive coverage of how nomination day went for the political parties in most areas of the country. Tonight, we have a recap of the north, south and Belize Rural Central.
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on More Sights and Sounds from Nomination Day 2020
The Belize Peace Movement has applied for an injunction, asking the court to stay the November general election until its case is heard. In its substantive matter, the B.P.M. is asking the courts to essentially restrain the Elections and Boundaries Commission from conducting the general elections on November eleventh. The B.P.M. is seeking a redistricting, […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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As COVID-19 continues to spread; there is concern that Election Day may end being a super spreader event. Aside from voters waiting in line to cast their vote, Election Day machineries are expected to present the ideal opportunity for the spread of the virus. Earlier this week, U.D.P. Leader Patrick Faber said that imposing a […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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The U.D.P.’s Deputy Party Leader and the area representative for Corozal North Hugo Patt is coming under fire tonight. A family in Patchakan Village is accusing him of illegal taking control of their land. According to P.U.P. candidate David Castillo, land surveyors have shown up at the family’s private property of more than fifteen acres […]
Written on October 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on U.D.P. Deputy Party Leader in Hot Waters
Candidates for the ruling United Democratic Party, the main opposition party, the People’s United Party, and the smaller parties officially got their names on the ballot to contest the November eleventh general elections. We are told that as many as ninety were nominated, but that number is yet to be confirmed. Now nomination day is […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Dozens of Supporters Gather as P.U.P. Leader John Briceño is Officially Nominated
The People’s United Party was heavily criticized this morning for gathering party supporters before nominations. A sizeable group of people gathered in front of John Briceño’s constituency office in Orange Walk before he proceeded to the nomination centre. On Tuesday, Commissioner Williams reminded political parties that the quarantine regulations prevent any gathering larger than ten […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on John Briceño Explains Crowd, Says the Party Followed COVID Laws
During the interview this morning, John Briceño was asked about elections and what assurances he can give to voters that they will be safe on November eleventh. Briceño also spoke about how COVID-19 has forced him to alter his campaign strategy. John Briceño, Leader, P.U.P. “Well what we have been doing and we have […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Today was not about the numbers and muscle. Across the city, the event was without fanfare. This afternoon, under the watchful eye of the police, the newly minted U.D.P. leader Patrick Faber had his turn to get his name on the ballot. It is his first nomination as leader of his party, so the stakes […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Patrick Faber Celebrates First Nomination as U.D.P. Party Leader
Party Leader Patrick Faber, of the United Democratic Party, weighed in on motorcades that were held this morning by opposition candidates. In Belize City, P.U.P. Queen Square candidate Allan Pollard staged a sizeable procession of vehicles with dozens of party supporters as he made his way to Saint John’s Anglican School to be nominated. The […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Faber Criticizes Opposition for Motorcades on Nomination Day
This morning, five candidates from the People’s United Party, including Cordel Hyde, Paul Thompson, Allan Pollard, Gilroy Usher Senior and Oscar Arnold, whose constituencies are on the south side of Belize City were nominated ahead of the upcoming general elections. On Euphrates Avenue around ten-thirty a.m., Pollard was accompanied by a motorcade of supporters before […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Elsewhere in the city, nomination of candidates on the north side went without a hitch. This morning, News Five’s Duane Moody roamed the streets to get the vibes from the aspiring candidates. Here is a report. Duane Moody, Reporting It was smooth sailing for the People’s United Party candidates for north side Belize City […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on P.U.P. Candidates Ready to Take Over North Side Belize City
While the blue dominated the Old Capital in the morning, the reds took over the city in the afternoon. News Five’s Duane Moody was in Caribbean Shores, Pickstock and Freetown divisions where the U.D.P. candidates are all new in those constituencies. Here’s his report. Duane Moody, Reporting At two p.m. today, it was the […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on U.D.P. Candidates for North Side Divisions in Belize City are Locked In
A number of persons have been arrested for violating the quarantine regulations either for social distancing or for not wearing a mask. And according to Commissioner Chester Williams, over the next few days, the department will be reviewing pictures and videos captured over the course of the day where party supporters were in clear violation […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Violators of Quarantine Regulations during Nomination Day to be Dealt With
Although both major political parties agreed not to hold the traditional mass gathering of supporters and motorcades through the streets, there were instances when that commitment was not upheld, much to the disappointment of ComPol Chester Williams. And as it relates to the city, traffic department vehicles and police were seen escorting the motorcades. Williams […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Managing Spontaneous Motorcades on Nomination Day
With a preliminary post-mortem of the activities held on Nomination Day, we asked the Commissioner of Police about his expectations for Election Day. Long lines of voters are expected to form and the machinery of political parties will be in full gear. We asked the ComPol how the police department plans to mitigate mass gatherings […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on ComPol Concerned about Adherence to Quarantine Regulations on Election Day
Back to nomination day in Orange Walk District….Elodio Aragon Junior is making a second bid for Orange Walk East. Mayor Kevin Bernard is putting up a fight to unseat him. Elsewhere, Lupe Magana-Dyck is running for the U.D.P. in Orange Walk South. In the previous election, she was defeated by the P.U.P.’s Abelardo Mai. Retiring […]
Written on October 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Four U.D.P. Candidates Nominated in Orange Walk
